Satiated Episode 148: Decrease the Restrict-Binge Cycle During the Holidays with these 3 Somatic Tools

Happy Satiated Saturday! Being around certain people and foods during the holidays can bring up all sorts of reactions. These family members and friends and food can be perceived as threatening to your well being and safety and so your body moves into a fight or flight response. In this state, you might find yourself trying to gain control by restricting your intake and then binging later for your body to get what it needs nutritionally. You may then find yourself stuck in a cycle of restricting and binging on food throughout the holidays which can leave you feeling even more dysregulated and disconnected. The thing is that this pattern is not really about food. It has become your way to try to feel connected and safe around people that leave you feeling unseen, unheard, and misunderstood. To break this cycle, more pauses need to occur for you to slow down and tune in to make space to feel whatever you're feeling. In this week’s episode, I offer 3 somatic tools you can utilize to support you in breaking the restrict-binge cycle and stay connected and feeling safe throughout the holidays. You can also read the transcript to this week’s episode here: https://www.stephaniemara.com/blog/decrease-the-restrict-binge-cycle-during-the-holidaysYou're never ever doing anything wrong or bad or shameful. You're doing the best you can to take care of you in any moment. If you're desiring to talk to someone throughout the holidays, book a Free Connect Call with me here: https://www.stephaniemara.com/lets-chatWith Compassion and Empathy, Stephanie Mara FoxKeep in touch with Stephanie Mara here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephaniemara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniemarafoxWebsite: https://www.stephaniemara.com/https://www.somaticeating.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmara/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephaniemarafoxContact: [email protected] thanks to Bendsound for the intro music in this episode. www.bensound.comSupport the showKeep in touch with Stephanie Mara:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephaniemara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniemarafoxWebsite: https://www.stephaniemara.com/https://www.somaticeating.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmara/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephaniemarafoxContact: [email protected] the show:Become a supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/809987/supportAll affiliate links: https://www.stephaniemara.com/resourcesReceive 15% off my fave protein powder with code STEPHANIEMARA at checkout here: https://www.equipfoods.com/STEPHANIEMARAUse my Amazon Affiliate link when shopping on Amazon: https://amzn.to/448IyPlSpecial thanks to Bendsound for the music in this episode. www.bensou...